Terrance Ganaway Explained

Terrance Ganaway
Number:42
Position:Running back
Birth Date:7 October 1988
Birth Place:De Kalb, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:239
High School:De Kalb
College:Baylor
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:6
Draftpick:202
Pastteams:
Pfr:GanaTe00

Terrance Omar Ganaway (born October 7, 1988) is a former American football running back/fullback who played for a year in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Baylor University and previously the University of Houston.

College career

Ganaway played for the University of Houston as a freshman in 2007.[1] Prior to the 2008 season, he transferred to Baylor, where he played until 2011. As a senior, he was a starter and rushed for 1,547 yards with 21 touchdowns.

For his career, Ganaway had 2,592 rushing yards on 473 carries with 34 touchdowns.

Professional career

New York Jets

The New York Jets drafted Ganaway using their sixth round selection in the 2012 NFL draft.[2] [3] Ganaway signed a four-year contract with the team on May 14, 2012.[4] Ganaway was waived on August 31, 2012.[5]

St. Louis Rams

Ganaway was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Rams on September 1, 2012.[6] Ganaway announced his retirement from the league on August 21, 2013 to pursue his graduate degree.[7]

Personal life

Ganaway's uncle is former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ganaway_terrance00.html Terrance Ganaway Profile
  2. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Baylor's Ganaway, Griffin Arrive Late in Rd. 6. New York Jets. Allen, Eric. 28 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120430101728/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Baylors-Ganaway-Griffin-Arrive-Late-in-Rd-6/7dddca6d-dc3d-4774-8a53-f35129d3ee80. 30 April 2012. 29 April 2012. dead.
  4. Web site: New York Jets sign sixth-round pick RB Terrance Ganaway. National Football League. Associated Press. 14 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002007/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d829187bd/article/new-york-jets-sign-sixthround-pick-rb-terrance-ganaway1221fc6f70b2. 4 March 2016. 17 May 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53. New York Jets. Lange, Randy. 31 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120902212330/http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2012/08/31/fifteen-cuts-announced-7-more-moves-to-go/. 2 September 2012. 31 August 2012. dead.
  6. Web site: Rams claim 4 players in weekend roster juggling. Associated Press. 3 September 2012. https://archive.today/20130813223320/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/rams-claim-ganaway-heard-waivers. 13 August 2013. 13 August 2013. dead.
  7. News: RB Ganaway leaves Rams, decides to pursue graduate degree. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Thomas, Jim. 21 August 2013. https://archive.today/20130822140521/http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rb-terrance-ganaway-leaves-rams-decides-to-pursue-graduate-degree/article_06350412-0114-5bb1-8adf-f0d41751992f.html. 22 August 2013. 22 August 2013. dead.
  8. Web site: Rapid Reaction: RB Ganaway in sixth round. ESPN. Cimini, Rich. 28 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120621085350/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/12207/rapid-reaction-rb-ganaway-in-sixth-round. 21 June 2012. 21 July 2012. live.

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